July is Disability Pride Month

Emily Morales Psy.D., LMFT, Diversity Chair • July 15, 2025

Hello SGVPA Folx,

July is Disability Pride Month!

July commemorates the signing into law of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Which gives us an opportunity to learn how to be a support to those with disabilities in our community. The Easter Seals website is a great resource for clients seeking support for their disabilities. It is a resource worth getting acquainted with. Check out these resources today! Please feel free to share with colleagues, clients, and community members.

A Resource Page from Easter Seals

"On July 26,1990, after a hard-fought battle from disability advocates and allies, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law. This landmark legislation ensured disabled people had greater access to employment, transportation, and the community. The first official Disability Pride celebration was in 2015, on the 25th anniversary of the ADA. Now, every July, we celebrate Disability Pride Month to center and celebrate disabled people."

View the Easter Seals Website

Together We Can Join Arms to End the Stigma

Differently abled people are part of our community sharing lives side by side with regularly abled folx. They are a vibrant community of individuals with so much to offer. We honor them by acknowledging their contributions to the world and their communities.

Sincerely,

Emily Morales, Psy.D., LMFT, Diversity Chair

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